She cried out aloud,

“Have mercy on me.”

But Jesus ignored

her passionate plea;

This public exchange,

it broke strict Jewish lore;

This gentile, a woman,

must quickly withdraw.

Disciples begged Jesus,

“Send her away.”

But she did not heed

this tragic display;

She still cried for help,

but then Jesus replied

“Let children be nourished

and dogs be denied.”

She was deeply hurt

but not overcome;

She pleaded once more –

this time for a crumb

That falls from the table;

“The dogs need to eat;

They too have a life

which is so bittersweet.”

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When Jesus heard this

he knew she was right;

He turned to her then

with such great delight;

“Your faith is so great

that your daughter is healed”

Once more we see Jesus

as God’s love revealed.

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George Stuart. Used by permission

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